Explore the fascinating world of animals that use tools, from clever crows to resourceful dolphins. This myth-busting journey reveals that humanity isn’t as unique as we thought, challenging our ideas about intelligence and our place in the natural world.
Are you a believer, a skeptic, or just a little bit curious? We’re diving into the age-old question: are ghosts real? Let’s explore the science, the psychology, and the undeniable magic of why we love a good ghost story.
We’ve all heard the saying, but is it true? We’re busting the myth that all publicity is good publicity, exploring how for every star born from scandal, another’s career is buried by it. It’s time to think critically about the attention economy.
Challenge one of history’s most persistent misconceptions: the flat earth myth. Discover why educated people in the Middle Ages knew the Earth was round and how a 19th-century fabrication created the myth we still hear today.
From cursed video games like Polybius to haunted recordings, we explore the psychology behind our fear of haunted tech and our anxiety that our creations will turn on us.
From the genesis of Slender Man on a forum to the moral panic of the Momo Challenge, discover how the internet, creepypasta, and collaborative storytelling have created a terrifyingly new breed of urban legend.
Tired of chasing someone else’s dream? It’s time to explore the personal meaning of success and design a life that feels truly rich, on your own terms.
Think all urban legends are fake? Think again. We investigate the chilling cases, from sewer gators to hotel horrors, where unbelievable folklore has a basis in fact.
Travel the globe with the “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend. Discover how this single story transforms into a Hawaiian goddess, a Latin American demon, and a Japanese ghost, reflecting each culture’s unique beliefs and fears.
Ever wonder why classic urban legends always star women in peril? We explore how tales like “The Hook” reflect deep societal anxieties about female independence.
